What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polyglyceryl-3 Cocoate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-6 Caprylate
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-6 Ricinoleate
Emulsifying
Polyquaternium-10
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Polyquaternium-7
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingMenthyl Ethylamido Oxalate
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Wheat Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningSoy Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
Arginine Hcl
Skin ConditioningSerine
Masking
Threonine
Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningUrtica Dioica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Pisum Sativum Sprout Extract
Skin ConditioningBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Ganoderma Lucidum Extract
Skin ProtectingCitric Acid
Buffering
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Dextran
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Cucurbita Pepo Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningDisodium Phosphate
BufferingPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract
Perfuming
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3
Skin Protecting
Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract
Astringent
Oenothera Biennis Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Phosphate
BufferingLactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Polyglyceryl-3 Cocoate, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate, Polyglyceryl-6 Ricinoleate, Polyquaternium-10, Cetrimonium Chloride, Polyquaternium-7, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Menthyl Ethylamido Oxalate, Panthenol, Wheat Amino Acids, Soy Amino Acids, Caffeine, Arginine Hcl, Serine, Threonine, Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract, Urtica Dioica Leaf Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Hydroxide, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Pisum Sativum Sprout Extract, Benzyl Alcohol, Ganoderma Lucidum Extract, Citric Acid, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Dextran, Potassium Sorbate, Cucurbita Pepo Seed Extract, Disodium Phosphate, Polysorbate 60, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3, Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract, Oenothera Biennis Root Extract, Sodium Phosphate, Lactobacillus Ferment
Water
Skin ConditioningCapixyl
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Vitis Vinifera Fruit Cell Extract
Skin ConditioningIsomalt
HumectantLecithin
Emollient
Cucurbita Pepo Seed Oil
Emollient
Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMalus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Silica
Abrasive
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingWater, Capixyl, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Panthenol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Biotin, Caffeine, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Adenosine, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Cell Extract, Isomalt, Lecithin, Cucurbita Pepo Seed Oil, Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract, Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Benzoate, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Silica, Ethylhexylglycerin, Carbomer
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Caffeine is most associated with coffee, tea, and cacao. In skincare, it helps with calming inflammation and is rich in antioxidants.
While caffeine is used to treat cellulite and and dark circles, further studies are needed to prove this. It has been believed to help with these skin conditions due to its ability to dilate blood vessels and increase blood flow.
Some studies are looking into caffeine's ability to protect against UV rays.
Learn more about CaffeinePanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolWe don't have a description for Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract yet.
Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateWater. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
